Virgin Atlantic (VS) is preparing a broad upgrade programme covering its aircraft cabins, inflight connectivity and airport lounges, with several changes scheduled to arrive between 2026 and 2028.
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Qatar Airways (QR) will introduce a new routing to New Zealand in December, replacing its current Adelaide stop with Melbourne.
Philippine Airlines (PR) will resume nonstop flights between Manila (MNL) and Delhi (DEL) and introduce its first direct service to Mumbai (BOM) in December 2026, subject to regulatory approvals.
Dubai International Airport (DXB) has suspended services operated by Iranian airlines, including Iran Air (IR), following new United States sanctions targeting the country’s aviation sector.
Finnair (AY) will increase its presence in Japan next summer, adding more flights between Helsinki Airport (HEL) and Tokyo as the airline responds to continued demand for travel between Europe and Asia.
Passengers travelling through Sydney Airport (SYD) today have been advised to allow additional time for their journeys as two separate Transport Workers Union (TWU) strikes affect airport security and ground services.
St. Louis will gain more nonstop access to London next summer as British Airways (BA) expands its seasonal service from St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
South Korea has delivered KF-21 No. 001 after 1,600 flight tests, beginning a plan for 40 fighters by 2028 and 80 more by 2032.
Air Canada (AC) Flight AC1730 was traveling from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) on Sunday, September 20, 2026, when a female US citizen requested asylum in Canada during the flight.
Emirates Airline (EK) is considering converting its order for 35 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft to Boeing 777X jets as it reviews its future fleet requirements amid continued delays to the 787 programme.